Burns survivor Turia Pitt has secured a settlement from the company behind the ultra-marathon tragedy that almost claimed her life.
Turia and her longtime boyfriend Michael Hoskin made their first appearance in the Supreme Court today, along with her lawyers and the Hong Kong-based company responsible for the event, Racing the Planet.
Turia suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body and spent 900 days in hospital after she was one of the terrified racers who become trapped in a bushfire that broke out during the 100km event in WA’s Kimberley Region in September 2011.
She was told by doctors at the time that her injuries were so severe, she may not survive.
Turia launched Supreme Court action against Racing the Planet in February last year, which ended with an out of court settlement.
While Turia was offered a confidential multimillion-dollar settlement in May this year, the company are yet to pay her.
Her lawyers lodged an affidavit with the court in support of a settlement enforcement order last week, after it was revealed the company had not paid out the multimillion-dollar agreement.
The court heard last week that Racing the Planet was yet to close the settlement, with both sides given a week to see if the issue could be resolved between court directions.
Today, the court heard that the settlement enforcement order would no longer needed and wouldn’t be taken further.
Turia looked visibly relieved when the order was made and said she was “very happy” with the outcome.
Turia and another burns victim Michael Hull took action when the company refused to pay medical bills.
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